Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers across 4 cities in Florida.

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Creative World Early Learning School Score: 22/100

    Orlando, FL — Creative World School at Cypress Springs

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Rosa Valdez Day Care Center Score: 21/100

    Tampa, FL — Developing Young Minds - Rosa Valdez Centers and Lab Schools

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — The Learning Experience Score: 19/100

    Orlando, FL — Daycare and Preschool in Orlando, FL - Orlando

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Arlington Kindergarten Score: 18/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12251155194. Type: center-based. Program signals: toddler-care, preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: Toddler Care, Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 18/100

    Tampa, FL — 247 Westchase

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Magellan Christian Academy Score: 17/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11268498604. Type: faith-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Primrose School Score: 17/100

    Tampa, FL — Daycare and Preschool in Tampa, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — The Goddard School Score: 17/100

    Orlando, FL — Preschool & Daycare in Orlando, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Shining Bright Preschool and Arts Score: 16/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Enrolling for Pre-K 3 & 4 | Shining Bright Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Tutor Time Score: 15/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Daycare, Preschool & Early Learning Childcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Saint John's Episcopal Parish Day School Score: 15/100

    Tampa, FL — Home - St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Little Village Child Care & Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Miami, FL — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9669617380. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Saint Pete Prep Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Saint Petersburg, FL — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2118189182. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

Top cities in Florida

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Florida?
Creative World Early Learning School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Florida based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Florida?
We have ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers across 4 cities in Florida. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.